In which year was the Forest Conservation Act passed?

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: (C) 1980
Explanation:
→ The Forest Conservation Act was enacted in 1980 by the Government of India to prevent deforestation and regulate the use of forest land for non-forest purposes.
→ The Act restricts the de-reservation of forests, conversion of forest land to non-forest uses, and provides guidelines for compensatory afforestation.
→ It was a response to rapid deforestation and ecological imbalance, aiming to protect biodiversity and maintain ecological stability.
→ The Act empowers the Central Government to approve the diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes, ensuring sustainable forest management.
Information Booster:
→ Passed in 1980 under the Forest Conservation Act.
→ Regulates use of forest land for non-forest purposes.
→ Requires central government approval for diversion of forest land.
→ Promotes compensatory afforestation and sustainable forest management.
→ Protects biodiversity and ecological balance.
→ Reduces illegal deforestation and encroachment.
→ Forms the basis for subsequent forest-related legislations in India.